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It is London, 1716. The streets are full of spies and buzzing with intrigue. Jacobite rebels are being rounded up and hanged at Tower Hill, and on the outskirts of London the roads are haunted by a mysterious Highwayman known only as The White Rider; a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them! Tom Marlowe, caught in the fascinating heart of events, is resolved to get to the bottom of them. With the help of his mentor, Dr Harker, Tom is determined to discover who is behind the White Rider's gruesome mask. But Dr Harker seems to be keeping secrets of his own. Who is the mysterious stranger with the Scottish accent seen at Harker's house, and why does the Doctor lie when questioned about him? Highly atmospheric, with a gripping plot this historical adventure will fascinate and engage readers.The second exciting historical mystery, featuring Tom Marlowe.
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London, 1716. The streets are buzzing with intrigue, and young Tom Marlowe is caught up in the thrilling heart of it. At home, there are strange revelations about Tom’s family. Outside, the roads are haunted by a mysterious highwayman: The White Rider, a robber so vicious that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them! With the help of Dr. Harker, a family friend and retired adventurer, Tom is eager to strip away some of the secrets crowding into his world. He may not know who’s behind The White Rider’s gruesome mask, but he can’t resist the chance to investigate... Another richly detailed historical mystery by Chris Priestley, sure to keep readers enthralled. REVIEW: “Priestley creates enough excitement and intrigue to keep even reluctant readers turning the pages.” (School Library Journal, for Death and the Arrow)
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Another gripping historical murder mystery - the thrilling sequel to Death and the Arrow.
London, 1716: The streets are full of spies and buzzing with intrigue. Jacobite rebels are being rounded up and hanged at Tower Hill, and on the outskirts of London, a mysterious Highwayman stalks the roads, a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them!
Tom Marlowe, caught in the fascinating heat of events is resolved to get to the bottom of them, with the help of his mentor, Dr Harker, and discover who is behind the White Rider's gruesome mask. But Dr Harker seems to be keeping secrets of his own. Who is the stranger with the Scottish accent seen at his house, and why does the Doctor lie when questioned about him?
London, 1716: The streets are full of spies and buzzing with intrigue. Jacobite rebels are being rounded up and hanged at Tower Hill, and on the outskirts of London, a mysterious Highwayman stalks the roads, a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them!
Tom Marlowe, caught in the fascinating heat of events is resolved to get to the bottom of them, with the help of his mentor, Dr Harker, and discover who is behind the White Rider's gruesome mask. But Dr Harker seems to be keeping secrets of his own. Who is the stranger with the Scottish accent seen at his house, and why does the Doctor lie when questioned about him?
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- PublisherTransworld Publishers
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 055255474X
- ISBN 13 9780552554749
- BindingPaperback
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